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NBC News · 14h

Romance scams on the rise with the help of cryptocurrency

A scam referred to as “pig butchering”, where online scammers use romance to find targets, is on the rise costing people thousands of dollars. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian explains what a typical scam operation looks like.

WSB Atlanta on MSN · 16h

First they steal your heart, then they steal your money. What to know about romance scams

Scrolling social media can be an enjoyable way to connect with the world, but it can also be a gateway to heartbreak and financial ruin.

WAVY Norfolk on MSN · 14h

Americans lose billions each year to ‘romance scams’

A warning now for those who may wear their hearts on their sleeves this Valentine’s Day: so-called “romance scams” are surging across the globe and here in America. In 2022, American lost $547 million to romance scams.

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Hosted on MSN · 1d

No, That's Not Brad Pitt: How Romance Scammers Target the Lonely Online

Romance scams, where fraudsters lure victims with false promises of love, prey on thousands of people every year. In 2023, victims lost $1.14 billion to romance scams, with the me

CNET on MSN · 1d

How to Protect Yourself From Online Romance Scams

Valentine's Day is peak season for online romance scams, which accounted for $384 million in reported losses in the first nine months of 2024, the most recent figures available, a

KARE-TV Minneapolis-St. Paul o… · 1d

How to avoid online dating scams

Online dating is the most popular way people meet romantic partners, but finding love on the internet can open the door to romance scams.

22h

‘They steal people’s money and their hearts’: Romance scams targeting Mass. seniors on the rise

As more people go online to seek romantic relationships, and transferring money has gotten easier and less traceable, an ...

Watch Out for Romance Scams on Valentine’s Day & Every Day

Discover how Valentine's Day romance scams continue to make headlines — stay safe when you enter the world of online dating.

16h

Scammers use AI to trick mother into thinking she was dating Elon Musk

She says her mother fell in love with someone online who claimed to be the face of Tesla and SpaceX: Elon Musk.

Infosecurity-magazine.com3d

Romance Scams Cost Americans $697.3M Last Year

Nearly 59,000 Americans have fallen victim to romance scams in 2024, losing an estimated $697.3m. According to a new report ...

Phoenix New Times18h

Arizona ranks 5th highest in losses to romance scams

In Arizona, losses from online romance scams totaled more than $47 million in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the FBI ...

Hosted on MSN21h

How to Outsmart WhatsApp and Telegram Dating Scammers

Online dating scams on WhatsApp are more rampant than ever, and Telegram isn’t far behind. Scammers are flocking to these ...

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